- Company
- Gauteng Department of Economic Development
- Location
- Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- PATERSON GRADE GGDA C1, SALARY R236 725.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM
- Reference
- Refs/057188
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026 (3 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development is looking for a Communication Officer-Permanent with Three Months’ Probation in GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. It is a permanent post, paying PATERSON GRADE GGDA C1, SALARY R236 725.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM.
Section: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Education- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is essential.
- Degree- A relevant Diploma or degree NQF Level 6 in Communications, Digital Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations.
- Key Skills- Exceptional digital writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of corporate or digital content.
- Ability to adapt tone and style for different digital platforms and diverse corporate audiences.
What you’ll do
- Digital Storytelling: Write engaging copy for the company’s digital platforms, including the external website, adverts and social media channels.
- Content Curation: Coordinate, collate, and draft editorial pieces for internal newsletters, external media publications, and press releases.
- Channel Management: Maintain and proactively update the company’s intranet and internet with fresh, approved, and engaging content.
- Digital Signage: Drive internal awareness campaigns by managing, designing, and uploading dynamic content to digital monitors across all office floors.
- Support the Head of Department by designing and executing internal and external communication campaigns that foster corporate culture and staff alignment.
- Analytics & Reporting: Compile comprehensive monthly media monitoring reports, track digital engagement metrics across platforms, and distribute insights to key stakeholders to inform future strategies.
- Project Execution: Partner with the Senior Manager on ad hoc internal and external communication projects, ensuring messaging consistency across all touchpoints
Tips before you apply
- Apply online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Register first, then open this post and click Apply. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
- Quote the reference number Refs/057188 on your application.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Register or log in, then open this post and click Apply.
Enquiries: Only queries can be forwarded to – recruitment@ggda.co.za
Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women, and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
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Source: Gauteng Department of Economic Development's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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